Amanda Way

Amanda Way is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in biotech and healthcare investment, board memberships, operational roles, and research.

Having held positions at prominent organizations like Emerson Collective, JAZZ Venture Partners, and Founder Park, Amanda is deeply committed to advancing human health.

She currently serves as the CEO of Cognifisense and as the Managing Partner at Founder Park, leading initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.

Amanda's educational journey includes pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management from Stanford University School of Medicine, a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Brown University, and studies towards an MD-ScM in Population Medicine.

With a strong foundation laid during her time as Valedictorian at Cranston High School East and various academic pursuits, Amanda has honed her skills and expertise in the healthcare and biotech sectors.

Amanda's professional trajectory encompasses roles such as being the Chief Executive Officer & President at CognifiSense, Inc., Founding Managing Partner at Founder Park, and Venture Partner at Boom Capital, showcasing her leadership capabilities.

Her contributions extend beyond executive roles to include positions such as International Figure Skating Competitor at U.S. Figure Skating and Advisor at JAZZ Venture Partners, illustrating her diverse interests and involvement in various fields.

Amanda's involvement as a Board Observer at multiple healthcare-focused organizations like Zus Health, Magnus Medical, Swing Therapeutics, Woebot Health, Mahana, and AllStripes demonstrates her dedication to fostering innovation in the healthcare industry.

Furthermore, her experience as an On Deck Health Fellow (ODH1) at On Deck, Senior Associate in Health Ventures at Emerson Collective, and Stanford Medicine Fellow at The Commons Project Foundation underscores her commitment to driving positive change in healthcare.

Amanda's journey also includes roles such as Co-Founder at CarryFree, Analyst in Health Ventures at Emerson Collective, and Restaurant Recommender at The Infatuation, highlighting her versatility and breadth of experience.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Amanda enjoys an active lifestyle in San Francisco, engaging in activities like hiking, synchronized skating with the Tremors Synchronized Skating team, yoga, skiing in various mountains, and kite-boarding, showcasing her passion for staying active and exploring the outdoors.